Max Wright
@maxlwright.bsky.social
Just a Metroidvania Guy.
FlipScreenGames podcast host, videogame reviewer and #1 tastemaker.
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Why was so much attention given to Sylux's character, and his relationship with Samus, during the marketing, only for him to be mostly absent from the game? Why is the "full" story hidden behind 100% completion?
Scanning the amiibo gives you voice lines, but why? Were these cut?
Scanning the amiibo gives you voice lines, but why? Were these cut?
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Why was so much attention given to Sylux's character, and his relationship with Samus, during the marketing, only for him to be mostly absent from the game? Why is the "full" story hidden behind 100% completion?
Scanning the amiibo gives you voice lines, but why? Were these cut?
Scanning the amiibo gives you voice lines, but why? Were these cut?
5) What was Sylux's goal?
Off camera, Sylux took control of the tower and Psy bots, infected the key guardians with Metroids and then set off the green energy cannon twice, to create the green rain.
Why do we not see these things happen, or find out what his overall goal was?
Off camera, Sylux took control of the tower and Psy bots, infected the key guardians with Metroids and then set off the green energy cannon twice, to create the green rain.
Why do we not see these things happen, or find out what his overall goal was?
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
5) What was Sylux's goal?
Off camera, Sylux took control of the tower and Psy bots, infected the key guardians with Metroids and then set off the green energy cannon twice, to create the green rain.
Why do we not see these things happen, or find out what his overall goal was?
Off camera, Sylux took control of the tower and Psy bots, infected the key guardians with Metroids and then set off the green energy cannon twice, to create the green rain.
Why do we not see these things happen, or find out what his overall goal was?
3) Where did the Metroids go?
Every key guardian boss has been infected by a Metroid, but for some reason we're never showed them being infected, nor are we told why they've been infected.
We actually never see another Metroid after the first boss battle, so why were they cut or not reintroduced?
Every key guardian boss has been infected by a Metroid, but for some reason we're never showed them being infected, nor are we told why they've been infected.
We actually never see another Metroid after the first boss battle, so why were they cut or not reintroduced?
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
3) Where did the Metroids go?
Every key guardian boss has been infected by a Metroid, but for some reason we're never showed them being infected, nor are we told why they've been infected.
We actually never see another Metroid after the first boss battle, so why were they cut or not reintroduced?
Every key guardian boss has been infected by a Metroid, but for some reason we're never showed them being infected, nor are we told why they've been infected.
We actually never see another Metroid after the first boss battle, so why were they cut or not reintroduced?
2) Myles's dialogue slip up
When you give the Fire Chip to Myles, your first new shot, he says "you should be able to use another new shot type", but with the second shot type (Ice Shot) he sales "a new shot type".
Was the order you acquire the shots changed, but the wording left as-is?
When you give the Fire Chip to Myles, your first new shot, he says "you should be able to use another new shot type", but with the second shot type (Ice Shot) he sales "a new shot type".
Was the order you acquire the shots changed, but the wording left as-is?
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
2) Myles's dialogue slip up
When you give the Fire Chip to Myles, your first new shot, he says "you should be able to use another new shot type", but with the second shot type (Ice Shot) he sales "a new shot type".
Was the order you acquire the shots changed, but the wording left as-is?
When you give the Fire Chip to Myles, your first new shot, he says "you should be able to use another new shot type", but with the second shot type (Ice Shot) he sales "a new shot type".
Was the order you acquire the shots changed, but the wording left as-is?
1) Myles lies to you
Early on, Myles Radios to say "up to you to decide which [key] to go after first"
This is a lie, as you are met by obstacles at every location, requiring you to find the Fire Shot outside of Flare Pool get access to Ice Belt first.
Was the game intended to be less linear?
Early on, Myles Radios to say "up to you to decide which [key] to go after first"
This is a lie, as you are met by obstacles at every location, requiring you to find the Fire Shot outside of Flare Pool get access to Ice Belt first.
Was the game intended to be less linear?
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
1) Myles lies to you
Early on, Myles Radios to say "up to you to decide which [key] to go after first"
This is a lie, as you are met by obstacles at every location, requiring you to find the Fire Shot outside of Flare Pool get access to Ice Belt first.
Was the game intended to be less linear?
Early on, Myles Radios to say "up to you to decide which [key] to go after first"
This is a lie, as you are met by obstacles at every location, requiring you to find the Fire Shot outside of Flare Pool get access to Ice Belt first.
Was the game intended to be less linear?
THREAD: I think Metroid Prime 4's story/progression suffered major cuts and changes before launch.
The more I think about it, the more some things straight up don't make sense, or seem left out/changed at the last minute to get the game through the gate.
Spoilers for Prime 4 coming, obviously
The more I think about it, the more some things straight up don't make sense, or seem left out/changed at the last minute to get the game through the gate.
Spoilers for Prime 4 coming, obviously
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 AM
THREAD: I think Metroid Prime 4's story/progression suffered major cuts and changes before launch.
The more I think about it, the more some things straight up don't make sense, or seem left out/changed at the last minute to get the game through the gate.
Spoilers for Prime 4 coming, obviously
The more I think about it, the more some things straight up don't make sense, or seem left out/changed at the last minute to get the game through the gate.
Spoilers for Prime 4 coming, obviously
Redacted for spoilers but I need to collect my thoughts...
December 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Redacted for spoilers but I need to collect my thoughts...
WHAT DO YOU MEAN???
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WHAT DO YOU MEAN???
Architects are cooked. AI is coming for you.
Prepare accordingly.
Prepare accordingly.
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Architects are cooked. AI is coming for you.
Prepare accordingly.
Prepare accordingly.
Oh shit, just got a Metroid Prime 4 pre-load jumpscare.
It's actually real!
It's actually real!
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Oh shit, just got a Metroid Prime 4 pre-load jumpscare.
It's actually real!
It's actually real!
"Prime 4's desert is Hyrule from OoT"
No it's the sky from Skyward Sword!
No it's the sky from Skyward Sword!
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"Prime 4's desert is Hyrule from OoT"
No it's the sky from Skyward Sword!
No it's the sky from Skyward Sword!
Metroid Prime 4 is Skyward Sword 2.
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Metroid Prime 4 is Skyward Sword 2.
I'm in the awkward phase of growing my hair back out where I look like a microphone...
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I'm in the awkward phase of growing my hair back out where I look like a microphone...
...I hate this game.
November 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
...I hate this game.
Feels like Christmas!
November 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Feels like Christmas!
The more I see the VIOLA suit in action, the more I fall in love!
November 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The more I see the VIOLA suit in action, the more I fall in love!
Oops, didn't mean to disturb you...
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Oops, didn't mean to disturb you...
We are exactly one month away from Metroid Prime 4's release!
The wait is so nearly over.
The wait is so nearly over.
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
We are exactly one month away from Metroid Prime 4's release!
The wait is so nearly over.
The wait is so nearly over.
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004)
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004)
Don't scroll by without saying "howdy"
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Don't scroll by without saying "howdy"
Sometimes I wonder, if I never discovered Metroid as a kid, would I be just as insufferable about something else?
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Sometimes I wonder, if I never discovered Metroid as a kid, would I be just as insufferable about something else?
The haul continues
October 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The haul continues
October 29, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Hear me out:
Donkey Kong Bananza direct: June 18th
Donkey Kong Bananza Release date: July 17th
Kirby Air Riders Direct 2: October 23rd
Kirby Air Riders Release date: November 23rd
Metroid Prime 4 release date: December 4th
Metroid Prime 4 direct: ???
I think a Prime 4 direct next week is likely!
Donkey Kong Bananza direct: June 18th
Donkey Kong Bananza Release date: July 17th
Kirby Air Riders Direct 2: October 23rd
Kirby Air Riders Release date: November 23rd
Metroid Prime 4 release date: December 4th
Metroid Prime 4 direct: ???
I think a Prime 4 direct next week is likely!
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Hear me out:
Donkey Kong Bananza direct: June 18th
Donkey Kong Bananza Release date: July 17th
Kirby Air Riders Direct 2: October 23rd
Kirby Air Riders Release date: November 23rd
Metroid Prime 4 release date: December 4th
Metroid Prime 4 direct: ???
I think a Prime 4 direct next week is likely!
Donkey Kong Bananza direct: June 18th
Donkey Kong Bananza Release date: July 17th
Kirby Air Riders Direct 2: October 23rd
Kirby Air Riders Release date: November 23rd
Metroid Prime 4 release date: December 4th
Metroid Prime 4 direct: ???
I think a Prime 4 direct next week is likely!
Prime 2 lunch break!
October 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Prime 2 lunch break!